Hi everyone, just found you and checking things out. Going through the pre-op stuff and working hard to lose those few presurgery lbs. I know a lot of local people who have had the by-pass but I'm out here alone going for the band in my area. Nice to know you are all here! will check in later when I get a little further along. at the moment my biggest "dread" is the drive to the city, the trip seems much worse than the surgery!!it's a long haul but I'm sure it will be worth it.

Welcome to LBT cheri52! This is a great site for information and support. Be sure to ask lots of questions and read everything. Keep us updated on your progress.

Hi Cheri52...welcome! Use the site as often as you need to sweetie, you'll find loads of information and humor. Nothing that you'll experience is unique.....someone or many someone's have been there, done that! It helps to know and ask questions. Good luck and keep us posted!

Hi Jack.....hi Jdru! Nice to see ya'll here! Dreamer

Cheri, congrats on your impending surgery. You will love your band.

:nervous Layhe clinic, Burlington, but you have to go around Boston on one very bad section where they use the break down lane for travel. I's a nightmare! my first trip was dark, raining, rush hr. thick trafic with suicidal drivers!! it's what has kept me from doing this sooner. oh well, got to do it!

I'm new here also, how do you make a post to introduce yourself to everyone?????

Welcome! I wish I knew, but I think you just did! I'm still wondering around on the site trying to figure it out. I found a box at the bottom and just started typing! I think at the top of this page a link to "introductions" is where I was??? kind like the turnpike! good luck ! I'm still trying to figure out where BIDMC is or what it is?? any one gone to Layhe? I'm from the Vineyard and the trip is hell!!

Welcome Cheri52

Great to see you here. Best wishes and keep us posted.

becky